12 HEALTH BENEFITS OF AVOCADOS

The avocado is a medium-sized, evergreen tree in laurel family , it is native to the Americas and was first domesticated by Mesoamerican tribes more than 5,000 years ago.  Avocados also known as an alligator pear or butter fruit are actually a type of berry. They grow in warm climates.

 

•        RICH IN NUTRIENTS

Avocados are rich source of essential nutrients such as vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. They also contain lutein, beta carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids. Avocados are high in healthy, beneficial fats that help a person feel fuller between meals, slow the breakdown of carbohydrate, and stabilize blood sugar levels. Fat is essential for every cell in the body and supports skin health, the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and the immune system.

 

•        HEALTHY FOR THE HEART

The presence of Beta-sitosterol, a natural plant sterol, is present in avocados, which help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, essential for heart health.

 

•        GREAT FOR VISION

Avocados are also great for vision as they contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two phytochemicals in the eyes that provide antioxidant protection against UV light and minimize damage.

 

•        MAY HELP PREVENT OSTEOPOROSIS

Avocados may help prevent osteoporosis as they are rich in vitamin K, which is essential for bone health.

 

•        COMPONENTS MAY PREVENT CANCER

 Avocados contain compounds that may help prevent the onst of certain cancers, such as folate, carotenoids, and phytochemicals.

 

•        SUPPORTING FETAL HEALTH

Folate is important for a healthy pregnancy and reduces the risk of miscarriage and neural tube abnormalities.

 

•        REDUCING DEPRESSION RISK

Avocados are good source of folate, which plays an important role in overall dietary health. Studies also found the links between low folate levels and depression. folate helps prevent the buildup of homocysteine, a substance that can impair the circulation and delivery if nutrients to the brain

 

•        IMPROVING DIGESTION.

Avocados are high fiber and can help prevent constipation, maintain digestive tract health ,  and lower the risk of colon cancer.

 

•        NATURAL DETOXIFICATION

Adequate fiber promotes regular bowel movements, which are crucial for the excretion of toxins through the bile and stool.

 

•    OSTEOARTHRITIS RELIEF

Avocados, soy, and some other plant food contains saponins . These substances may have a positive effect on knee and hip osteoarthritis symptoms. However, researchers have not yet confirmed the long-term effects of saponin in people with osteoarthritis.

 

•    ANTIMICROBIAL ACTION

Avocado seed extracts have antimicrobial properties that can help defend the body against infections.

 

•    PROTECTION FROM CHRONIC DISEASES

The mono unsaturated fatty acids in avocados may be beneficial in preventing chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease. An optimal intake of fiber may reduce the risk of stroke, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and certain gastrointestinal diseases, and avocados are rich in fiber.